Siyamthanda "Siya" Kolisi OIG, (born 16 June 1991) is a South African professional rugby union player who currently captains the South Africa national team. Having formerly played for the Stormers and Racing 92 , he currently plays for Sharks in the URC .

A deeply personal new documentary, Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story, will reveal a different side to the Springboks captain and Kolisi Foundation Co-Founder – when it premieres publicly at the end of February. In 2021, Kolisi released his autobiography ‘Rise.’.

Dec 15, 2021 · South African rugby player Siya Kolisi proves to be an inspiration on and off the pitch. He's the first Black man to lead his country's rugby team in more than 128 years. From...

But now, for the very first time Kolisi Foundation co-founder, Siya Kolisi, shares his story in an extraordinarily intimate memoir, charting his journey from being born into the impoverished Zwide township, his 2018 appointment as captain of the Springboks – recognised worldwide as a pivotal moment in South African history – to leading his ...

Jun 16, 1991 · Siya Kolisi, the revered captain of the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, has become a symbol of hope, resilience, and leadership both on and off the rugby field. His journey from the impoverished streets of Zwide, Port Elizabeth, to the pinnacle of international rugby is a story of triumph against the odds.

Jun 16, 1991 · Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi was born on 16 June 1991 in Zwide Township in Port Elizabeth (PE), Eastern Cape. He was born exactly 15 years after the Soweto Youth Uprisings, and 16 months after the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, in the midst of South Africa’s transition to democracy.

Oct 1, 2023 · Kolisi made history as the first black captain of the Springboks in a country where, because of apartheid and separate development, the professional sport was once an all-white affair.

Apr 12, 2023 · On 16 June 1991, Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi was born in Port Elizabeth. He grew up in the Zwide township and was raised by his uncle, aunt, and grandfather. His family struggled financially, causing Siya to often skip school in order to take care of them.

In 2013, Siya made his debut for the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, becoming the first black captain in the team’s history. Siya’s impact on the rugby world was profound. He led by example, displaying exceptional leadership skills both on and off the field.

Dec 1, 2024 · Siyamthanda “Siya” Kolisi, born on June 16, 1991, in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a distinguished rugby union player and the first black captain of the South African national team, the Springboks.